The process of effecting a chemical change in some inks by the application of heat or ultraviolet light.

Refers to a process that whereby post-cured piece goods are passed through an oven to activate the wrinkle-resistant finish.

The hardening of concrete. Curing occurs through the evaporation of water or a solvent, hydration, polymerization, or chemical reactions of various types. It is the final process, after placing and compacting. The length of time is dependent upon the type of cement, mix proportion, required strength, size and shape of the concrete section, weather and future exposure conditions. The time to fully cure may be 3 weeks or longer for lean concrete mixtures used in structures such as dams or it may be only a few days for richer mixes. Favorable curing temperatures range from 50° to 70° F. Design strength is achieved in 28 days.

Providing a consistent environment during the early stage of hardening of the concrete. It is important that early age concrete is not exposed to drying.

The application of chemicals to animal hides in preparation for the tanning process.

Immediately after harvesting, tobacco is cured to remove all of the natural sap from the leaves so that it can be further processed and/or manufactured. There are four primary methods of curing: air-curing, flue-curing, fire-curing, and sun-curing, but all curing focuses on regulating the rate at which moisture is removed from the tobacco.

In finishing fabrics, the process by which resins or plastics are set in or on textile materials, usually by heating.

The drying of paint by a chemical reaction rather than evaporation.

The period of time that concrete, tile adhesive, or grout must be left in order for it to reach its working strength. Curing time is usually longer than drying time.

providing proper moisture to a slab to reduce cracking and shrinkage and to develop strength.

Allowing a paint to fully dry. Curing is the chemical reaction with atmospheric oxygen that dries solvent-based paint s. It is also responsible for skin s appearing in paint cans, caused by the can not being fully airtight when closed.

Final conversion or drying or a coating material.

Tanning process of cleaning the leather - consists of soaking, liming, and fleshing.

the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization; "the hardening of concrete"; "he tested the set of the glue"

The process of keeping coloured or non-pigmented concrete in a damp condition for three weeks or longer after setting, to prevent the mixing water from evaporating. Curing — which can be achieved by a number of methods - is an important procedure because it gives the cement time to harden properly by chemically combining with all of the mixing water. Evaporation of the mixing water may cause efflorescence to be brought to the surface.

A process of drying or hardening of a paint film.

The aging process that allows a floor sealer or finish to fully bond and harden. Some floor finishes can take several days to reach maximum hardness. Burnishing can speed up the curing and hardening process.

The time consuming process of allowing Paint to fully bond internally, usually about two weeks for most Paint

Keeping freshly applied stucco moist. Curing assures satisfactory hydration and carbonation of the cementitious materials and proper hardening of the stucco.

(CU) Process step for the hardening of epoxy.

The process which changes the properties of a material by chemical reactions; it frequently involves a physical change from the liquid to the solid state; often called hardening or setting; fully cured materials exhibit maximum physical, thermal and chemical properties in use.

A process of drying and hardening over a given period.

A process typically associated with plastisol inks whereby temperatures between 280-320 degrees F (137-165C) are necessary to fuse, or cure the inks.

A process carried out after the application of a finish to a textile fabric in which appropriate conditions are used to effect a chemical reaction. Usually, the fabric is heat treated for several minutes. However, it may be subject to higher temperatures for short times (flash curing) or to low temperatures for longer periods and at higher regain (moist curing).

In concrete application, the process in which mortar and concrete harden. The length of time is dependent upon the type of cement, mix proportion, required strength, size and shape of the concrete section, weather and future exposure conditions. The period may be 3 weeks or longer for lean concrete mixtures used in structures such as dams or it may be only a few days for richer mixes. Favorable curing temperatures range from 50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Design strength is achieved in 28 days.

The process of paint bonding to a surface. Curing and drying are not the same.

The process of drying harvested tobacco.

the hardening of a material by time in a natural manner.

Silicone liquids or pastes harden to a rubber elastomer

The process involving the solidification of a material through heating and drying, in which the temperature of the cured object is maintained during the process.

Using salt or sugar to draw moisture from the flesh of fish or other meats to make it unattractive to the growth of spoilage bacteria. Curing was widely used as a preservation method before the advent of modern refrigeration techniques. Today, curing is used to give a pleasing flavor to fish and refrigeration is recommended to preserve this product from spoilage.

The process of removing moisture from freshly harvested tobacco.

the maintenance of a satisfactory moisture content and temperature in concrete during its early stages so that desired properties may develop

Drying and browning of herbaceous vegetation or slash.

The period following concrete placement and finishing during which portland cement hydrates and the concrete gains strength. The moisture and temperature of freshly placed concrete affect its curing.

to preserve meat or fish by smoking, drying or salting

Dry Mixture Edger

The process of the paint changing from a liquid to a solid.

The process by which denture base materials are hardened to the form of a denture in a denture mold.

One of the most important steps in concrete construction, proper curing greatly increases concrete strength and durability. Concrete cures as a result of the chemical reaction between cement and water (hydration.) Maintaining the proper moisture content and temperature in freshly placed concrete is the key in assuring the adequate strength and durability of the concrete structure.

an aging process of soap that have been poured into molds

Heat treatment designed to complete polymerisation or condensation of an applied finish.

After your oven has been installed, you need to bring it up to heat slowly to allow the oven itself, and the installation materials to dry. Failure to do this could result in damage to your oven. You should allow your oven to sit for seven days after installation, then begin a series of seven small, then growing fires. Read our Curing Page for additional information.

Maintenance of humidity and temperature of freshly placed concrete during some definite period following placing, casting, or finishing to assure satisfactory hydration of the cementitious materials and proper hardening of the concrete.

The process of hydrating the Portland Cement in cast stone to a specified age or compressive strength in a warm, moist environment.

The preserving of your wood door. The drying time of a paint of stain as it penetrates and reacts with the surface of the lumber.

A process that improves coating durability by heating polymeric material to form a new structure with improved properties.

Final step in the irreversible polymerization of a thermosetting plastic, usually requiring some combination of heat, radiation and pressure.

After the soap is poured, saponification continues. Curing is the time you allow for soap to fully saponify and become mild enough to use. Water is also released during this process and the soap bar contracts.

The process in which mold is placed in autoclave to be cured at approximately 150°F under pressure.

Term used to explain the hardening process of paint or resins.

The completion of the chemical processes within the paint film to achieve maximum performance characteristics.

The irreversible process of polymerizing a thermosetting epoxy in a temperature-time profile.

Converting the wet or powder applied coating to a dry, continuous film by the application of heat, a reactive chemical, some form of radiation or atmospheric action.

The process by which concrete becomes solid and develops strength. Proper moisture reduces cracking and shrinkage.

The hardening of concrete through hydration (chemical combination with water).

Action taken to maintain favorable moisture and temperature conditions of freshly placed concrete or cementitious materials during a defined period of time following placement. Helps to ensure adequate hydration and proper hardening.

The process of hydration of water from concrete, giving it strength and hardness.

process of rendering a substance harder or more durable. In the TIMP process the liquid polymer is cured to form a solid polymer. The curing in this case is a chemical reaction initiated by ultra-violet light.

Final conversion or drying of a coating material.

Term used to explain the hardening process of paint. Basically "drying" but all the way through each layer of paint. Some paint can take as long 60 days to fully cure.

A process for hardening bonding cements using either a chemical, or a light. (See Composite Resin).

to preserve meat, fish, or cheese with salt or by drying and or smoking.

Preparing paper for the printing process by bringing it to the same temperature and humidity levels of the pressroom.

(1) The maintenance of proper conditions of moisture and temperature during initial set to develop a required strength and reduce shrinkage in products containing portland cement. (2) The initial time period during which cementitious materials gain strength.

The process of condensation of polymerisation of a material by heat or chemical means, resulting in the full development of intended properties.

In food preparation, curing refers to various preservation and flavoring processes, especially of meat or fish, by the addition of a combination of salt, sugar and either nitrate or nitrite. Many curing processes also involve smoking. The etymology of the term is unclear, but it is thought to derive from the same Latin cura, -ae that the other meanings of cure do.

allowing the paper to mature before sale.

allowing partially composted materials to sit in a pile for a specified period of time as part of the maturing process in composting.

Maturing by leaving to ripen.

The maturing of paper for an amount of time, before packing and selling.

Curing is the biological process of stabilizing compost so that it is ready to be used as a planting media. Curing takes place naturally, by setting compost to the side and letting it complete the compost process. see also Finishing in the compost tutorial.

the last stage of composting that occurs after much of the readily metabolized material has been decomposed. Provides for additional stabilization and reduction of pathogens and allows further decomposition of cellulose and lignin.

Final stage of composting. Also called aging, or maturing.

The stage in the cheesemaking process when a cheese is left to ripen. Also known as maturing or ageing.

The method, conditions and treatment from manufacturing to market, such as temperature, humidity and sanitation, that assist in giving the final cheese product the distinction of its variety. Sometimes used synonymously with aging and ripening. See Aging and Ripening.